About this role
Job summary
Please note: This vacancy is being advertised by 'One Wight Health - GP Federation' on behalf of Cowes Medical Centre.
Cowes Medical Centre will be the employer for this vacancy.
Hours: 7.5 hours /week (Wednesday to Friday 18.00 - 20.30) plus cover for holiday/sickness Monday & Tuesday
Salary: National living wage plus NHS Pension
Closing date Sunday17th May 2026
Main duties of the job
Would you like to play a key role in keeping our practice welcoming and hygienic for patients and staff? Were looking for someone who is reliable, thorough and takes real pride in their work. As part of our cleaning team, youll help maintain high standards across clinical and non clinical areascleaning rooms to a consistent routine, sanitising surfaces, removing clinical and general waste, and ensuring shared spaces are well presented. This is a chance to work in a caring environment where your contribution genuinely supports high quality patient care.
The main responsibility of our cleaning team is to deliver a high quality, comprehensive cleaning service that supports our infection control and health and safety standards. This means working to an agreed plan and maintaining consistently high standards, rather than simply working quickly. To thrive in this role, youll enjoy the physical nature of cleaning, be methodical and meticulous in ensuring all areas are properly cleaned, records are accurately completed, and feel comfortable working as part of a small, supportive team.
This is a physical role involving hoovering, mopping, cleaning surfaces, refilling paper towels, soap, couch rolls etc, and taking clinical recycling and general waste to our external bins.
About us
We are a multi-disciplinary team of GPs, ANPs, MHP, paramedics, nurses, GP (healthcare) assistants, pharmacist, social prescriber, wellbeing coach, MSK practitioners, phlebotomists and administrative and cleaning staff who all work closely together to deliver excellent patient-centred care. Every team member is valued, and we encourage open communication, mutual respect and shared learning.
We provide care to just over 15,500 patients from a modern, purpose-built building with free parking, disabled access and an attached (independent) pharmacy on-site. The work environment is fast-paced, where change and continuous improvement is the norm. Our next exciting change is that we will merge with Newport Health Centre. This merger will bring together two well-established practices into a single, stronger organisation better positioned to meet the challenges we all face. We believe this step will strengthen our ability to deliver high quality, sustainable care for our patients and supportive working environments for our teams.
We value homemade cake, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement in a supportive atmosphere. Joining us means being part of a practice that makes a real difference in the health and wellbeing of our community.
The practice is open between 8am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.
Job description Job responsibilities
The main responsibility of the Cleaning Team is to provide a high-quality comprehensive cleaning service for the Practice, which supports our Infection Control and Health & Safety responsibilities and obligations. This involves working to a plan and to a high standard, not just working quickly.
To thrive in this role, you will enjoy working as part of a small Team and take pride in the work you do.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Cleaning
Use colour-coded cleaning equipment and materials responsibly and properly. Work to the cleaning schedules for each room/area that you are responsible for, and that you have cleaned to the required standards.The frequency of each of the tasks listed below vary from daily, weekly, monthly to ad hoc:
Use personal protection equipment (PPE) as required.
High dust - remove cobwebs/dust from all horizontal/vertical areas including wall/ceiling lights, windows, blinds, pictures, clocks, ceilings, examination curtain rails.
Vacuum carpets.
Vacuum hard floors/damp mop and buff using machine if applicable.
Empty contents of waste bins into black or clear bin liner (depending on the contents in the bin), replace waste bin liners, wipe clean all surfaces and remove rubbish to disposal point.
Clinical waste bins - place contents of bin in yellow clinical waste bag and attach identification tag. Bags should not be filled more than three quarters full. Sealed bags should be placed in the locked container in the car park.
Dust/damp wipe walls, sills and internal window frames, radiators, ledges, skirting boards, stair edgings, table tops and work surfaces etc - removing any marks.
Telephones - disinfect handsets only.
Polish mirrors.
Dust office equipment - excluding computer equipment.
Furniture & fittings including fridges and portable medical equipment etc - dust, damp wipe/disinfect and/or polish as appropriate.
Door handles - disinfect.
Examination couches - replenish white and blue couch rolls.
Paper towels, liquid soap, toilet rolls - replenish dispensers.
Sinks, basins and drainers - clean thoroughly including taps.
Water dispensers - disinfect taps.
Shower - clean thoroughly ensuring that soap and debris is removed.
Toilets - disinfect cistern, seat (both sides) and lid (both sides) and flush button. Brush and use de-scaler around the rim and bowl removing any deposits.
Chrome ware - polish all chrome work to remove marks.
Chairs - damp wipe vinyl and leather coverings, removing any marks. Wipe ledges and legs.
Window blinds - vacuum to remove dust and cobwebs.
Internal glass - clean if accessible
Cleaning Administration
Report to your Team Leader or the Business Manager any hazards or equipment breakdowns/repairs.
Monitor cleaning stock supplies and request reorders in a timely way.
Unpack cleaning deliveries and keep stock cupboards orderly and tidy.
Other Duties
To undertake any mandatory training.
Assist temporary or new cleaning staff.
Participate in training regarding Practice policies, health and safety and risk management including: C.O.S.H.H. regulations (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and Data Protection Act.
Keep completely confidential all information.
Any other duties and responsibilities determined by your Team Leader or the Business Manager within the parameters of the role.
Special Requirement: due to handling clinical waste you will be required to have an occupational Hepatitis B vaccination and/or immunity test
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Some experience in a cleaning role.
Desirable
Previous experience cleaning for a large workplace.
Qualities & Attributes Essential
Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious. Sensitive to Patient needs. Polite & good mannered. Tidy & clean appearance. Enthusiastic and a self-starter. Able to work in a team. Takes responsibility for own actions.
Desirable
Flexible approach to duties and working arrangements. Able to pick up what is happening around you and be able to show a proactive approach to delivering excellent cleaning.
Skills & Abilities Essential
Excellent cleaning skills. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to manage time and workload. Good attention to detail. Ability to work under pressure & maintain a professional / effective approach. Ability to work as part of a team.
Qualifications Desirable
Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H. regulations
Special Job Requirements Essential
Willingness to work additional hours to cover the holiday/sick leave of other staff. Due to handling clinical waste you will be required to have an occupational Hepatitis B vaccination and/or immunity test.
Employer details Employer name One Wight Health Ltd
Address Cowes Medical Centre
200 Newport Road
Cowes
Isle Of Wight
PO31 7ER
Employer's website https://onewighthealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)